Artist Directory

The Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge is proud to announce our new Artist Directory. This is a directory of all artists that live in Pitt County, North Carolina. The directory is meant to showcase the creative talent in our area as well as promote our artists and connect them with opportunities. All submissions must be approved by PCAC staff and therefore, will not be visible immediately. Image file sizes must be under 5MB.

The Tar River Boys are Eastern North Carolina's original Bluegrass Boy Band. We've been making Bluegrass for all occasions since the early 1970s. We've played for Presidents ( George Bush), The Chair of the Joint Chief of Staff of the US Military ( General Hugh Shelton) and at all sorts of restaurants, private parties, festivals, and other affairs. We specialize in traditional Bluegrass, but also add our own twist to the music by featuring songs from other genres in a Bluegrass style.

Rae Brown has been making pottery since 2003 and is part a collaborative effort with Julie Rogers called A Bit Off Center. Rae graduated from ECU and works as a geologist. She has a home studio in Winterville where she strives to make functional ceramics that bring practical beauty to everyday activities. She has taught adult pottery classes since 2009.

Carolyn Buss is a transplant from Seattle, WA, working toward her MFA in Metal Design at ECU. Her production work is often inspired by the sea, and the land (nature). Other times, she works with found materials to create one of a kind pieces. Her fine art pieces show a dedication to craft, and perhaps a little provocation or invitation to think about the often-not-thought.

<p>My love of art began at a young age and has developed over the years. I currently work in oil and paint portraits of people and pets, landscapes and seascapes. I have taken classes at Pitt Community College, at Jerry’s Artarama and with Glenn Nelson. </p>

I play guitar, mostly the old jazz standards, with some blues, beach,etc. and put together duets, trios, quartets, quintets, etc., as well as solo guitar, for entertainment, dinner music, dances, weddings, receptions, etc.

Baritone singer/vocalist specializing in jazz standards, Broadway, light classical, and traditional Christian religious music. Performs with recorded accompaniment or with anything from single keyboard/guitar to full orchestra for entertainment, dinner music, dances, weddings, receptions, etc. Featured vocalist with The Emerald City Big Band since 2004.

<p>.Scott Eagle teaches painting/drawing at ECU. His paintings and illustrations have been exhibited and reproduced internationally. &#160;Publications featuring his artwork include The Oxford American, New York Times, Wired Magazine, Juxtapoz, and numerous books. Scott was selected by Creative Quarterly Magazine as one of their top 100 creatives for 2013. He works in a wide array of mediums including digital and is interested in the idea of the creative act as thinking through making.</p>

I am a poet, artist, singer, and teacher. My first book of poetry, When She Was Bad, was published by Press 53 in 2016, and my poems have been published in many journals. I enjoy painting, drawing, photography, and working on multimedia projects. My voice type is mezzo-soprano. I have been teaching for the past twenty years at the high school, community college, and college levels. I currently teach writing at ECU.

<p>A maker who enjoys working creatively with a variety of media and techniques. Love for modeling can be seen in works completed in every media. With clay; patterns of color, texture and metallic bling brings a bit of folkish flair. Modeling with charcoal, paint and mixed media, on the other hand can yield expressively modeled realistic images. People, pets, florals and folk patterning appear repeatedly and so could be considered favorite subjects, all of which are fashioned with love.</p>

I enjoy hand building with clay more than other genres, but stained glass is a close second. I like whimsical, colorful art, and this is conveyed in bird houses, clay critters, platters, bowls, and other pottery. I majored in art 100 years ago, and only since retirement have I been able to "dive in, head first"! I display and sell yearly at the Pitt Community College Down East Holiday Show in Greenville, NC.

Most of my paintings are representations
from my life experiences, dreams, and focus to live mindfully through the universe and keep peace within myself as well as the elements that are around me daily. Crystal healing, mindful meditation, and understanding are a few themes that drive my style in art.

<p>Owned my art business for over 25 years and I'm one of very few artists you will meet with so many diversity arts to offer! Anything from traditional art to abstract and all in between. I offer customized canvas paintings, faux finisse, furniture, concrete faux finishing, ceiling faux finishes, glassware, art classes, special needs classes, prop making, interior design consulting, and much more! I work both residential and commercial projects. Please contact me for an appointment!</p>

I love painting in acrylics, oils and doing mixed media art. Starting to do more watercolor. Painting is my passion. I would love to do a paint party at your home or paint you something fun for your home or office!!

Julie Rogers has been making pottery since 2004 and is part a collaborative effort with Rae Brown called A Bit Off Center. Julie is a retired nurse practitioner and has a home studio in Winterville where she makes functional ceramics that are elegant and useful. She has taught adult and children’s pottery classes since 2009.

Photographer since 2010 and self-published author in 2016. My passion is landscape photography and converting images to HDR. I use photoshop elements and some lightroom software for enhancements. I've written two books search my name in Amazon for more information. One is a book of photos I took on a trip to Capture all seven NC lighthouses. I have a home studio waiting for clients. Summer 2017, I began putting some of my images onto wood milled by my husband. See website for more.

Coordinated NC will create distressed coordinate and state signs for the locations important to you. From home addresses and cities to the place you met your significant other or the location of your favorite place in the world we will make items full of memories.

I am the Coordinator for Music and Drama at Pitt Community College. My wife (Cheryl) and I started the Music Academy of Eastern Carolina (Greenville's only nonprofit Community Music School). I perform with the New Century Saxophone Quartet and I direct the PCC Symphony Orchestra and the Emerald City Big Band. My primary instrument is the saxophone, but I double on most woodwinds.

Charlene is the owner/creative director of WaterFly Studios. She specializes in Event Packages for kids & weddings. Her offered works includes painted commissions, published children's picture books, wedding invitations, greeting cards, stationery, and photography. She donates books & gift packages to youths and businesses that support youths, along with volunteering her time and art works to support non-profit organizations.